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Anatase and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Anatase and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Chalcedony physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Anatase and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Anatase and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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